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The Hidden Costs of America's Dependence on Corn and Soybeans

The Midwest is known for its productive farmland. Driving through states like Illinois, it’s easy to see why some people call this part of the country the “corn belt.”

In Illinois, 80% of the state’s farmland is used to grow corn and soybeans, but depending on those two crops comes with a price.

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Head Smut (Tilletia maclaganii) on Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) in Ontario - Final Project Results

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